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SGallaher96

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When getting a blood pressure on a patient, the radial pulse disappears when the gauge reads 130 mmHg. When deflating the cuff, the EMT hears a pulse at 118 mmHg. The pulse disappears at 76 mmHg. Which one of the following is true?
 
  A) The systolic blood pressure is 118 mmHg.
  B) The diastolic blood pressure is 130 mmHg.
  C) The systolic blood pressure is 76 mmHg.
  D) The diastolic blood pressure is 118 mmHg.

Question 2

The flow meter:
 
  A) is where the connection to refill the oxygen bottle is located.
  B) allows pressure coming out of the bottle to be reduced to a manageable level.
  C) indicates how much oxygen is remaining in the bottle.
  D) allows the provider to regulate the rate of oxygen delivered to the patient.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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